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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.18, 334.20 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.18, 334.20 and 138.68 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.18 : 334.20 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.18/334.20 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.18x = 334.20 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.18x = 46,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345.19/242.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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